10 Greatest American Achievements

[wiffleball 4,793]

Honorable mention to our Interstate pipeline system. After 9:11, a lot of the maps were Very difficult to get your hands on, But I had a couple giant maps of the entire country and each and every significant pipeline That carries Various kinds of fuels. Hundreds and thousands of miles Of pipeline That had to be Handegg Hand laid Welded And that carry Massive volumes of fuel Every single day To points hundreds of miles away From the input source.

 

Given the Thousands of miles of pipelines and the massive amount of product they move On a daily basis 24/7, It is amazing to me That We have so few Pipeline disasters.I know it's easy to vilify fuel companies, But literally, the East Coast wouldn't exist or certainly wouldn't be thriving Were it not for the interstate pipeline system.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

Right. There was no east coast until you and the gang came along. Thanks

[wiffleball 4,793]

PS, Don't ever Decide to drop a MOAB Or a daisy cutter Over League City Texas.

[wiffleball 4,793]

Right. There was no east coast until you and the gang came along. Thanks

Wow. 3 minutes later and you're trolling. Do I have to pay a security deposit even if I live rent-free?

 

PS, Look up the word thrive in the dictionary.

 

Are you a very lonely man? LOL

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

Wow. 3 minutes later and you're trolling. Do I have to pay a security deposit even if I live rent-free?

 

PS, Look up the word thrive in the dictionary.

 

Are you a very lonely man? LOL

Nope. Lots of friends and a family I adore. Just have a lot of time on my hands. I have it good like that.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,531]

Air conditioning.

[wiffleball 4,793]

Air conditioning.

Absolutely made modern day Houston and Vegas.

[wiffleball 4,793]

Nope. Lots of friends and a family I adore. Just have a lot of time on my hands. I have it good like that.

So try actually posting I don't know Interesting facts and cogent opinions rather than just Mindless snark and constant trolling? Have you ever Introduced a single Cogent fact And/or A post that is two paragraphs or more?

[edjr 6,724]

Absolutely made modern day Houston and Vegas.

 

did people even live in Florida or Texor or Zona or any of those places before A/C?

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

So try actually posting I don't know Interesting facts and cogent opinions rather than just Mindless snark and constant trolling? Have you ever Introduced a single Cogent fact And/or A post that is two paragraphs or more?

You tell me. Go ahead and read my posts and see. Have fun. I know you like trying to seem cool by coming after the unpopular guy, but stand on your own merits. Might have to get some first

[wiffleball 4,793]

 

did people even live in Florida or Texor or Zona or any of those places before A/C?

Galveston was actually Bigger than Houston Back in the day just because It was significantly cooler Being Off the gulf. But, between a badass hurricane And the invention of air conditioning, Houston was finally able to grow and thrive. Still, it's a pretty young City All Things Considered.

[jerryskids 6,944]

Galveston was actually Bigger than Houston Back in the day just because It was significantly cooler Being Off the gulf. But, between a badass hurricane And the invention of air conditioning, Houston was finally able to grow and thrive. Still, it's a pretty young City All Things Considered.

 

Phoenix was a lot more bearable before all of the development with asphalt and concrete created a huge thermal mass to soak up the sun all day.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,531]

They did live in Texas and Arizona before AC was invented. You ever see those black and white pictures of them from the 1800's? You ever notice that nobody is ever smiling in them? You know why? There's no fawking AC.

[wiffleball 4,793]

They did live in Texas and Arizona before AC was invented. You ever see those black and white pictures of them from the 1800's? You ever notice that nobody is ever smiling in them? You know why? There's no fawking AC.

 

Hard to show your pearly whites When you're suffering from Perpetual swamp ass.

[CantTouchThis 23]

Anyone mention the interstate system? If not, I'll nominate the interstate system.

[hoytdwow 202]

Easy Cheeze

[ROCKFORD 134]

the frisbee

 

20 Great Outdoor Uses

By Tom Watson

Back in 1955, a building inspector named Fred Morrison sold the rights to a flying disc toy to Whamo™ - the people who gave Mankind the hula-hoop. When I tell you that Whamo named Fred's creation the "Frisbee" - you now know the rest of the story.

Unfortunately for Mr. Morrison, and Whamo, too, for that matter, the flying disc would prove to be so much more versatile than merely a toy. Fifty years after its invention, the utility of the flying disc in the outdoors is becoming legendary. Here are twenty uses of this incredible and indispensable camping and kayaking tool:

The flying disc (FD) is one of the most indispensable tools I have at the campfire kitchen. It's size and shape make it the idea food prep' and serve tool:

Cutting Board

- few things slip off the edge of the FD cutting board. Diced onions don't tumble off the side and the juice from sliced tomatoes doesn't spill over the edge. If the cuts make the surface too frizzy, pretend it's the hull of your rotomolded kayak and shave them away with a throw-away razor.

Serving Tray

- Leave those slices of cheese or pieces of fruit right on the FD for a handy serving tray. It works equally well as a serving dish for steamed items, too.

Dinner Plate

- There's no better way to eat spaghetti! A buddy of mine turned me on to the versatility of the FD one night when a group of us were kayak camping. We were one dinner plate short and my friend whipped out a Frisbee™ from his pack and said, "Here, use this." Since that meal I have always carried a FD specifically for that purpose. It's great for oatmeal and especially suited for pancakes.

Collecting Pail

-- Maybe not as voluminous as an ice cream bucket or other pail, the FD still comes in handy for gathering a small portion of ripe berries, or a breakfast quantity of fiddlehead ferns.

Its uses are not just in the preparation and serving, either. Even before you start cooking, the FD comes to the rescue in many ways:

Stove Platform

- Muddy ground, sandy soil or even a mantle of snow and ice are no match for the FD's utility as a platform base for your small stove. In fact, if you are filling your stove's fuel tank, place your stove in the concave side of the FD to contain any fuel that might leak during filling.

Wind Block

- Those small stoves burn more efficiently when they are not buffeted by the wind or even a small breeze. Support your FD so its broad side is windward of your stove and you have a great windbreak as needed.

Fan the Fire

- Like to create a few glowing embers with a real fire? No problem. In fact, fanning a fire with a FD is like using a bellows to force extra air into the heart of the firey beast. The only drawback to the FD around fire is, of course, its tendency to melt at higher temperatures. Be careful.

Fire Building

- If you are a fire building purest and like to have your tinder, kindling, etc. all neatly stacked and ready to feed the fire, consider the FD. It's a handy tray that allows you to arrange your fire starting needs, in a compact and orderly fashion.

Being that the FD is made of polyethethene or similar plastic, it is unaffected by water. This adds still more versatility to its outdoor uses.

Water Collector

- It's a shallow basin that can easily hold 2-3 cups of water. While a bucket is more practical for collecting run-off from a tent fly or rain tarp, the smaller FD is handy for collecting water from more restrictive places. One way of getting water in an emergency situation is to use a bandana to wipe the dew from grass and leaves. That saturated cloth is then wrung out over a dish or basin for treatment and use. The FD is the perfect receptacle for this method of gathering drinking water. (You can collect over a cup of water in less than 5 minutes using this method.)

Bilge Scoop

- FD's with smaller lips/edges are perfect for scooping those last drops of water out of the bilge of a kayak or boat. It's like using a shovel with edges on the blade to skim water right down to the surface in many cases.

Tackle Holder

- Fishing from a kayak can be very restricting, especially if you like to create your own lure combinations: attaching hoochie skirts to squid bodies and adding slip shots weights, etc. The FD can be a perfect utility tray that sits forward of you on your spray skirt.

Emergency Paddle

- Ok, this one may be a stretch, but a little duct tape and a stout "Y" branch are all you should need to create an emergency paddle. I don't anticipate this particular contrivance to last too long, but if it can get you ashore or out of harm's way, its' served its purpose.

Emergency Patch

- A trick to plugging a hole in the hull on a bigger boat is to press a flotation cushion over a hole in the hull to slow down leaking. Using the FD and some duct tape, and perhaps some additional pressure from a wooden jam, you might be able to seal a leak long enough to help.

Reflective Signal

- All my FD's have reflective tape on the back or curved side. These adhesive-backed squares or tape strips are great for marking gear. I've used reflective tape, patches, even beads to mark equipment. Create your own patterns on the backside of the FD and face it in the direction of a strong, distant light source and it could make you easier to be spotted.

Fashion and style aren't a big part of my outdoor wardrobe so I personally don't think twice about NOT using an FD to keep my head dry - or shaded.

Emergency Visor or Rain Hat

. Drilling a hole through opposite edges of the FD at its diameter and tying a retaining string to each edge produces a flattop rain roof for your head.

Changing Platform #1

- I can't count the times I've balanced on one foot while changing clothes outdoors. The ground's often too wet, dirty or cold so you imitate a flamingo while you change clothing or shoes. With the FD, you have a dry area to step onto while doing this common balancing act.

Changing Platform #2

- Although not a comfortable fit because of their generally small diameter, the FD can be used as dry seat when changing clothes. Sometimes parking even half a cheek on a dry surface can make all the comforting difference.

Hygiene Tray

- This is basically an additional tray function. It's a handy carry-along tray for your toothpaste, brush and soap when its time for your daily or weekly camping hygiene routine. Make sure you rinse the FD well before using it again to slice tomatoes, especially if it was your soap dish the night before.

Two other emergency/survival tips that lend themselves to an FD are: 1) buy your FD in bright, easy-to-see colors. It them becomes a good signal-waving device; 2) safety/rescue tips such as which ground signal means what can be referenced in the field If you draw those signals onto gear with an indelible marker. The FD has plenty of space to write remindful hints and such.

The flying disc is a very versatile item as this partial lists demonstrates. They are still cheap enough - and often offered as promotional freebies - to have several as part of your outdoors gear inventory.

ETA: rolling joints.

[tanatastic 2,062]

Radical Islam.

[shotsup 833]

That's not what we're talking about. We are talking about passenger railroads.

Only you are. HTHs

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

The grill and the cooler. Shut her down

[shotsup 833]

 

You were talking about "railroads" and pronouncing them a "joke", while never acknowledging what they really do. That's dumb. HTH.

Ha I answered virtually the same thing before reading this. Tool as he is.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

whatever it was, another country made it better, while we sat on our asses and watched.

 

Railroads are a joke. Internet is laughable compared to some countries. Why the fock is anyone paying for internet in America? who the fock doesn't use it?

Who said they were a joke?

[Hardcore troubadour 15,674]

Ha I answered virtually the same thing before reading this. Tool as he is.

Afraid of Ed? Clown. Still crying about your time out?

[shotsup 833]

Afraid of Ed?

Why would I be afraid of a special needs poster. Ed is to us as Corky was to whatever show Corky was on !

[shotsup 833]

Clown. Still crying about your time out?

Clown. Nice. It's you guys that missed out on 30 days of my posts and topics. You should of been crying.

[titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745]

Waffle House manager?

Wrong geek club lawyer focker.

[IGotWorms 4,060]

Wow. 3 minutes later and you're trolling. Do I have to pay a security deposit even if I live rent-free?

 

PS, Look up the word thrive in the dictionary.

 

Are you a very lonely man? LOL

Remind you of anyone? Doesn't matter if he's RP or not because he's just as useless either way

[iam90sbaby 2,685]

They did live in Texas and Arizona before AC was invented. You ever see those black and white pictures of them from the 1800's? You ever notice that nobody is ever smiling in them? You know why? There's no fawking AC.

 

Thats about 10% true, people actually aren't smiling in photos pre-1900's and up into the early 1900's because no one knew the "correct" way to take a picture.

[edjr 6,724]

Why would I be afraid of a special needs poster. Ed is to us as Corky was to whatever show Corky was on !

 

 

I'm confused

 

what did I do?

[Cruzer 1,995]

They did live in Texas and Arizona before AC was invented. You ever see those black and white pictures of them from the 1800's? You ever notice that nobody is ever smiling in them? You know why? There's no fawking AC.

There was some serious stink going on back then.

[peenie 1,944]

They did live in Texas and Arizona before AC was invented. You ever see those black and white pictures of them from the 1800's? You ever notice that nobody is ever smiling in them? You know why? There's no fawking AC.

 

not the reason!

you had to sit in the same position for 5 to 30 minutes in order to take a picture, hence the relaxed no smiling face.

another reason is that smiling in a photo was seen as a dumb look:

 

According to Nicholas Jeeves, who wrote an extensive article on the topic, by the 17th century “it was a well-established fact that the only people who smiled broadly, in life and in art, were the poor, the lewd, the drunk, the innocent, and the entertainment.”

Nowadays we smile in photos to show happiness or warmth, but back then it was viewed as the equivalent of duckface—a look no self-respecting Victorian would want recorded. As photography advanced and became more common, folks didn’t have to choose a single expression to serve as their memorial for the ages, which opened them up to showing a range of expressions in photos.